Location aware applications

HIGHLIGHT The most complete book on the market providing practical and up-todate guidelines on developing (and making money from) locationaware applications on a full range of mobile platforms. DESCRIPTION As mobile device usage expands, applications able to identify a user's location become increasingly valuable to businesses. This book provides readers with a thorough background and the technical big picture needed by the growing segment of developer-entrepreneurs who wish to establish a viable Location-Based Service (or LBS) business. KEY POINTSF * Covers both technical development and small business strategies for LBSF * Provides detailed examples for all mobile platforms, from Java to iPhone and AndroidF * Covers current innovations including development for iPad and Augmented Reality applications